Official Provincial Seal of Leyte

The upper portion is a perspective of the national Freedom Park

commemorating the landing of General Douglas MacArthur and the American
Liberation Forces in Leyte during World War II. The white cross represents the 2nd
phase of Leyte's development when Magellan stopped here on his way to Cebu.
The alphabet on the cross argent is the ancient Visayan paleographic syllabary of
the letter L which stands for Leyte. The stars around the inner circle symbolize the
forty-one (41) towns of Leyte and the everlasting flame symbolizes the soldiers who died
during World War II.
Official Provincial Seal of Northern Samar
The letters NS represents Northern Samar. The map of Northern of Samar
represents the geographical and political subdivisions comprising the twenty
four (24) municipalities of the province, including the five (5) island towns. The
galleon represents the Spanish Conquistadores that reach the land of the Ibabao
to preach the gospel of Christianity, spread the Creed of Roman Catholicism and
introduce civil governance thru the Royal Port of Palapag in the Year 1640. Mt.
Bubuya on (Palapag Mesa) represents the highest mountain range in Palapag
where Agustin Sumuroy and his men (the insurrectos) retreated to and encamped
after killing Fr. Miguel Balberan, thus starting the Sumuroy Rebellion.The rice field, abaca, timber,
coconut are all economic representations. The following are the allegorical ideas of the province: Bluethe color is symbolic of vast marine and aquatic resources, a source of livelihood for the fisher folks of
the coastal towns. Tangerine-this bright color of the province represents the cheerfulness, high spirits,
and optimism of the people of the province. Yellow-it represents golden harvest, and abundance of
resources. White - free from color, it symbolizes transparency in governance. Torch-it is meant to
illuminate the province and set it afire with quality education, a primary thrust of the provincial
government. Rope-tying the emblems together in a circular shape, it represents equality in rights and
justice, and unity for peace and development.